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domingo, 22 de febrero de 2015

THE 7% BODY-FAT DIET Strip the fat from your frame with this eight-week plan

We estimate that the average weightlifting guy walks around at about 15% body fat. This is well within healthy levels, but it’s not going to turn many heads on the beach. (Reminder: Beach abs are carved in winter.) To look that good, you need to get below 10%—the point at which most guys can see some definition—and preferably as low as 7%.

That seems to be the magic number associated with adjectives like shredded, diced, and genetically gifted (haters always gon’ hate). The plan is simple: six-pack, 7%, eight weeks. let’s go.

THE PLAN

If you’re already working out and in decent shape, you’re probably halfway to 7% body fat—hovering at around 15%. We’re going to take you through the other half of the journey. (If your body fat is currently higher, that’s Ok. We can’t promise you’ll get to 7% in eight weeks, but you may cut your number in half.) The strategy is to gradually increase your weight training and cardio while cutting calories and carbs. The last few weeks will be challenging, but remind yourself that it’s only for a short time. Follow the meal plan we’ve outlined for all eight weeks. We’ve given you parameters for your workouts, but the specific exercises, sets, and reps are up to you. Since nutrition is the most important aspect of getting lean, you need to hit the macronutrient numbers we’ve listed. You can adjust the meals you eat a bit to suit your palate, but try to replicate the numbers as best you can. To help make your diet more enjoyable, we’ve provided recipes for three delicious meals that won’t derail your progress.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Work out five days per week, splitting up your routine as follows: legs, chest and shoulders, back, arms, and one additional leg day. The second leg day should be lighter than the first—use less weight and perform more sets of higher reps (for example, 12 and above). This is called a “pump day.”

CARDIO

Perform 50 minutes of brisk walking five days per week upon waking. (Do not do cardio on either leg day.) Mix a shake containing 10g BCAAs and consume it gradually throughout the session.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Work out five days per week, splitting up your routine as follows: legs, chest and shoulders, back, arms, and one additional leg day.

CARDIO

Perform 50 minutes of brisk walking five days per week upon waking. (Do not do cardio on your first leg day or your back day.) Mix a shake containing 10g of BCAAs and consume it gradually throughout the session

WEIGHT TRAINING

Work out six days per week, splitting up your routine as follows: legs, chest and shoulders, back, arms, one additional leg day, and one additional back day. Perform the second back day with more volume and less weight as you have been for the second leg day.

CARDIO

Perform 50 minutes of brisk walking four days per week upon waking. (Do not do cardio on your heavy leg day, your heavy back day, or chest and shoulder day.) Mix a shake containing 10g BCAAs and consume it gradually throughout the session.

WEIGHT TRAINING

Work out seven days per week, splitting up your routine as follows: legs, chest and shoulders, back, arms, one additional leg day, one additional back day, and one additional chest and shoulder day (done in the same fashion as described in previous weeks).

CARDIO

Perform 50 minutes of brisk walking four days per week upon waking. (Do not do cardio on your heavy leg day, your heavy chest and shoulder day, or your heavy back day.) Mix a shake containing 10g BCAAs and consume it gradually throughout the session.